Installing the acoustic cover for the oil sump
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NOTE:
To provide a better overview: Illustration of surrounding parts removed.
- Guide in the acoustic cover (2) towards the front at top and position.
- Fasten expanding rivet (1)
.
- Secure expanding rivet (1) .
- Fasten expanding rivet (1) .
- Check the christmas tree clip (2)
for damage, replace if necessary.
Parts: Fir tree clip
- Fasten expanding rivet (1)
.
- Connect and lock the connector (1) .
- Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.
- Insert and install the positive battery cable (3) .
- Secure positive battery cable (3) at the clamp (4) .
- Tighten the nut (2) hand-tight.
CAUTION:
Improper routing of the positive battery cable.
Risk of short circuits!
Risk of short circuits!
- Route the positive battery cable without abrasions and do not trap.
- Attach the positive battery cable (1) correctly to anti-twist lock (2) .
- Tighten nut (3) .
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Battery positive lead to starter | ||
| M8 | Tightening torque | 13.5 Nm |
Follow-up work
- Refer to RAISING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT AND FASTENING IT .
- Refer to LOWERING THE ENGINE AND DETACHING THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
- Refer to FASTENING THE ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE ENGINE MOUNTS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
- Refer to FASTENING ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND COOLANT HOSES TO THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: CONNECTING THE VACUUM LINE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS .
- Refer to ATTACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
- Refer to SECURING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS TO THE ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to SECURING THE STEERING SHAFT AT THE BOTTOM ON THE STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANELS ON THE FRONT AXLE ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
- Refer to INSTALLING COVER ON EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to INSTALLING MOUNT OF HOOD SEAL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
- Refer to INSTALLING IGNITION COIL .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COWL UPPER PART .
- Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
- Refer to ACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .